The Best Backpacking in Escondido

Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Valley Center, California.

Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Poway, California.

Clevenger Canyon South West Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ramona, California.

South Fortuna Trail and Fortuna Saddle Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near San Diego, California.

Barker Valley Spur Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warner Springs, California.

Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Temecula, California.

Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Temecula, California.

The trail immediately begins to climb out of the campground on a well-graded incline. The next mile contains some climbing leading to a set of switchbacks. A long strenuous climb ensues until the 3200' elevation is reached. The trail then makes an easy southward traverse to the basin before resum...

Oak Grove Trail to High Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.

Agua Caliente Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.

Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.

Dyar Springs Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Descanso, California.

East Side Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Descanso, California.

Eastside, Juaquapin, Dyar Spring and Harvey Moore Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Descanso, California.

Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Elsinore, California.

The trek begins on the Otay Mountain Truck Trail at Pio Pico Resort & Campground. You can either park and hike the entire trail, or drive up to a point a couple miles and park before the road becomes steep and rough. The distance on here is if you hiked the whole way. If you have a 4-wheel dr...